Topping for Baked Sweet Potatoes

Elevate your baked sweet potatoes with this irresistible topping that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and smoky. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy plain Greek yogurt sweetened with a touch of honey, spiced with a dash of cinnamon, and grounded with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Crispy crumbled bacon, roasted pecans, and fresh, vibrant herbs like parsley and green onions add layers of texture and flavor, creating a gourmet-level dish in just 10 minutes of prep time. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a stunning side dish for holiday gatherings, this customizable topping takes your humble baked sweet potatoes to new culinary heights. Perfectly satisfying and bursting with fresh, hearty flavors, it’s a must-try for sweet potato lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
• 0.25 cup roasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 2 green onions, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and honey. Stir until well blended and smooth.

Step 2

Add the ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the yogurt mixture. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the toppings: crumble the cooked bacon, roughly chop the roasted pecans, and finely slice the green onions and fresh parsley.

Step 4

Place the baked sweet potatoes onto plates or a serving dish. Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise to create a pocket.

Step 5

Generously spoon the yogurt mixture into the pockets of the baked sweet potatoes.

Step 6

Top the sweet potatoes with the crumbled bacon, chopped roasted pecans, sliced green onions, and fresh parsley.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the harmony of sweet, smoky, and herby flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	383.3 grams (383.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	687

Total Fat 38.10g	49%
Saturated Fat 9.20g	46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 1333mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 52.20g	19%
Dietary Fiber 4.60g	16%
Total Sugars 44.90g
Protein 40.10g	80%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 356mg	27%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 818mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 29.3%